Emerald Isle

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:45:00 +0000

Just a few more days to work then off to Europe.YEAH!!!!! We arrive in Dublin at 7AM (their time) on Thursday May 24th. Our trip will be to many of the tourist spots like the Dingle Peninsula and the Aran Islands just to name a couple. We are staying a few extra days to see some cities that were not on the tour. A little town called Glendalough which was recommended and of course Waterford.

Thanks to all of you for your suggestions on what to see and to drink. I am not a beer drinker but will certainly have to try the dark brew so many Irish enjoy.

I leave you in good hands with my friend Darlene. She will be manning the phones and emails while I am away.

Please don't text me or call my cell phone while I am away. Leaving all that in the states for a true vacation.

Will take lots of pictures and post them when I get back.

A Trip to Ireland!!!!!

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000

I am off to Ireland in May along with two very good friends. Ireland is a place I have always wanted to visit and I am excited to be planning this trip. My two friends have never been to Europe so you can imagine how thrilled they are to get the chance to visit the Emerald Isle.

If you have been to Ireland please send me any tips or places that you visited that you would recommend.

We arrive in Dublin on May 23rd ---- can't wait to start packing

I look forward to hearing from you

Do you remember

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:40:00 +0000

Do you remember Vicki Lawrence from the Carol Burnett Show and Mama's?

A friend and I went to see Vicki Lawrence this past weekend at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. Her show was wonderful and so very funny. She is a natural performer and so comfortable on stage. She even sang a few songs and has a very pretty voice. I idn't remember she sang. It was a good way to spend a Sunday afternoon. If she comes to your town I would recommend the show.

Spring ???

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:40:00 +0000

Toronto was wonderful. Even though it was cold and we did see some snow we had a great time. Loved being cold for a few days but not sure I would be able to endure a full winter season. There are some wonderful old homes to visit in the city itself and we did a side trip to Niagara Falls.

Nearly spring??? There are so many robins in my yard the last few weeks. Can't believe we are at the end of January already.

Hope all of you are doing well and getting ready for spring.

Off to Toronto

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:40:00 +0000

Just wanted to let everyone know that I will be out of the office from Dec. 26th thru Jan. 2nd, 2012. I will be off to Toronto for the week and hope to see some snow and winter weather. No I have not lost my mind I just think it would be fun to see the snow but only for a very short time.

That will leave no one in my office that week but the answering machine. :( Please leave a message as Dr. Smith will be checking it periodically.

If you need to speak with me before I take off please call and let me know your needs for coverage or work.

Thanks

The return trip

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:45:00 +0000

Should have let you know earlier but by now most of you have figured out that I am back in my Florida office. The return trip was very smooth. Found out a lot about my cats likes and dislikes and if you keep them happy they don't fuss and fume in their cages. They actually were marvelous in the car and even seemed to enjoy the hotel experience. Only bad part was we were on the second floor--thank the heavens for a cart and an elevator haha!!!

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Can't believe we are looking at another holiday and very soon the end of another year.

Stay well and give me a call when you have the time.

Hello Fall

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:55:00 +0000

Well fall season is upon us. I can't believe it is time for me and the 3 cats to pack up and return to Florida. We have all had a good summer. The critters adjusted well and are happy wonder what they will think of the ride back down the road?

I have mixed feelings about leaving Pa. I have enjoyed the summer spending time with family and friends. I got a lot of projects done at the house and have some already planned for next year.

Hope you all are enjoying the wonderful fall weather. Talk to you from Florida in a couple of weeks.

We Made It

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:01:00 +0000

We made it to Pa. and everyone did well even my son. HaHa

The trip took 2 full days on the road but that is what I expected. Cats were not happy early on but I have learned a few tricks to help with our next adventure. At first my mouthy gal was mouthy no way way she staying in the cage!!!!! After about 2 hours we stopped and made some changes in their placement in the car and sprayed their environment with pheromone spray. This seemed to calm them down for awhile.

Hotel was a new experience for them. Timmy (the only boy) thought it was wonderful so many places to explore while the girls went under the beds Scarry for them.

Next morning we packed them up, sprayed the pheromone spray all over the place and we were off. Second day was much calmer and everyone did well until about the last 2 hours. We let mouthy and she was happy to sit between us on the cooler. The other two slept peacefully in their cages.

It has taken a week or so for them to feel comfortable in Pa. but they are finally settling down.

The pheromone spray was an experiment and let me tell you it really works. I read a lot about it before the trip and will certainly use it on our next excersion.

Hope you are having a wonderful summer.

It's vacation time

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:25:00 +0000

It's official----I will be on vacation next week and at the end of that week I will have a lot of stories to tell you. I am driving to Pa. with 3 cats. The 3 cats have never traveled and one is very vocal. To add to that my son didn't wan't me to drive that far by myself (very sweet of him) so he has taken a week off and will go with me and the cats. Only problem with that plan is he doesn't do well in a car for more than 2 hours at a time. Should be interesting but fun!!!!

More to come

Hi Everyone

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:25:00 +0000

Hi everyone. Happy June!!! Hope you had a good Memorial Day weekend. Now we are looking forward to 4th of July.

As you know both Dr. Smith and I are pet lovers. I will be taking a driving tirp to Pa. at the end of the month and taking three of my little guys with me. Cats are not usually good travelers--Do you have any suggestions for making this trip more pleasant for them and for me as well? We have been taking trial drives around the neighborhood trying to get them used to the car. I would love to hear from you if you have any suggestions or have a story to tell me about your trips with your pets.

Have a great June warm sunny and stay healthy!!!!

Don't forget to Register

Tue, 17 May 2011 19:03:00 +0000

Our mailing has started to go out and you have a chance to win an awesome lens from Lombart. You have to register in order to be included in the random drawing. The drawing will take place on June 11, 2011.

Get busy register today!!!!!

Register to Win

Wed, 04 May 2011 18:20:00 +0000

Have you noticed the picture of a 90D lens on the right side of our home page?

This is your chance to win a top of the line 90D lense from Lombart. You must register in order to be included in the drawing. Register as many times as you wish.

This is your opportunity to win a great lens with no out of pocket expense. What could be better than that?

Drawing will be on July 11th, 2011. Don't forget register as many times as you want.

Good luck to all!!!!!!

Is Spring in the Air?

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:13:00 +0000

Is spring in the air? The weather reporters are talking about another cold spell this weekend. Only good thing about that is we don't have to do yard work :) I see some plants starting to green up and the grass has started to grow. Now is the time to get the outside work done before the heat of the summer.

Time to think about my next trip. Any suggestions??????

Best get back to work my phone is ringing.

Take care

Happy & healthy New Year to You

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:13:00 +0000

Want to wish all our clients and associates, their staff and families a very Happy and Healthy New Year.

I promised to tell you how my trip to Montreal went. It was FABULOUS!!!!! Surprising to me that I didn't mind the cold but it wasn't very cold up there after all. We missed the big snow storm that went up the coast and our travel went smoothly. For you who have never been to Montreal I say put it on your list of places to see. It is as picturesque in person as it looks online. In Old Montreal you think you are in an old European town along a beautiful river. The Notre-Dame Bascilica in Old Montreal is breath taking. One of the most beautiful churches I have ever seen. We ventured to Quebec City one day and to the Montmorency Falls. The falls was beautiful and some very large ice was formed around the falls. This falls is higher than Niagara but not as wide. Quebec City is a must. We only had the afternoon there but I want to go back when I can spend more time in the city.

Well must start planning my next trip. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Au revoir

A fun Way to Round off the Year

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:26:00 +0000

I have one more week of vacation time coming for this year and am planning a trip to Montreal. A very dear friend of mine has been telling me the wonders of Montreal and telling me I should go. Sooooo My son and I leave the day after Christmas and will be gone for 5 days.

Now you will want to check back and give the office a call after January 1st to make sure that I make it back to sunny Florida and do not become a frozen part of the Montreal scenery. Ha Ha We have been in Florida for 20 plus years so the cold will be really cold for us. We have bought winter coats, boots, mittens, and the list goes on and on.

Sure sounds like a bundle of fun and we are looking forward to our trip.

If any of you have suggestions of what to see and do and good restaurants in Montreal and Quebec City please let me know. Call the office 877-896-7765 or send me an email.

Happy Holidays and may 2011 by Happy and Healthy for you all.

Holiday Season Once Again

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:22:00 +0000

Once again it is the holiday season. We are all busy with projects like shopping, shopping and more shopping. We do hope that you take the time out of your busy schedule to stop and remember friends and family both near and far. Give them a call or send an email to keep in touch.

This happend to me a few months ago. I got a card from a gal I had not heard from in years. It was such a thrill to hear from her and to catch up on what is happening with her.

It takes just a little time to send off an email.

Happy Holidays to all.

Williamsburg Trip

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:31:00 +0000

Just want to report on my trip to Williamsburg. The girls and I had a fabulous time and we helped to contribute to the economy of Williamsburg. As girls do we shopped and ate and shopped. Colonial Williamsburg is a very interesting and it is hard to believe that the settlers survived such hardships. Did you know that they didn't have dishwashers;) HaHa

I enjoyed Yorktown. It is a beautiful city on the river with a lot of history and beautiful homes. The weather was absolutely gorgeous when we were there.

I accomplished something that I have wanted to do for a very long time. I have always wanted to drive the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and since we were relatively close the girls said "Go for It" Relatively close was a little over 2 hours one way. Once I drove the tunnel we were only and hour and a half from Chincoteague so we drove on up there. We were fortunate to get a glimpse of the wild horses. It was awesome and so worth the drive. Driving the tunnel was an thrill, the weather was perfect and just the thought of that tunnel and under water was exhilerating.

Well it is back to work for me and planning my next trip. I have one more weeks vacation time but not sure where I will be off to. Any suggestions????? Give me a call or send an email.

Finally vacation time

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:10:00 +0000

Finally have gotten to my vacation time. If you call the office next week you will surely go to voice mail. I will be out of the office for the week and Dr. Smith will be working for clients and trying to do call backs in a timely manner. So if you call the office and don't hear from us immediately you will get a call back as soon as possible.

I will be joining three girlfriends from Pennsylvania and we will be spending the week in Williamsburg, Va. Should be fun and think of the trouble we can get into. Ha Ha

I let you know what trouble we get into.

Fall Vacation

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:11:00 +0000

It is that time of the year when I begin to think fall and vacation. Looking for some place a little cooler than Florida.

Three girlfriends and I are planning a trip to Williamsburg, Va. Should be fun since I have known these gals for a very long time. We plan on the usual touristy things but I am wondering if anyone can give us some hints on what is fun and interesting to do while there other than the usual tourist spots.

How about good restaurants? Coffee shops, walking tours, ghost tours, etc

We already know the pottery will ship our purchases that could be damaging to the budget :roll: but so much fun as well

We will be going the last week in October and that will propably be a little late for the fall leaves. Since it has been steamy and hot here for months it would be nice just to experience some cool sweater weather.

Call me or send email if you have any suggestions. Looking forward to our trip.

Congratulations

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:41:00 +0000

Congratulations to all who have recently taken and passed the Florida boards. You are ready to begin your new career and we at PRN are here to help you. Please give us a call or send an email to find out the advantages of working through PRN Eye Associates. We have an excellent relationship with our clients and associates and want to help you "grow" your career.

Both Dr. Smith and I look forward to hearing from you.